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Assistant Headteacher

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

London

Applications close
6 November 2026

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Job details

Location
London
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
6 November 2026

What this pays

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About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Headteacher to join our innovative and exciting bilingual (BSL and English) school starting in January 2027, with the

following skills:

Is passionate about working with bilingual deaf children

Excellent BSL and English skills

Has a proven record of successful leadership and management at a senior level in a deaf or mainstream school

Is able to lead a wide range of deaf and hearing staff and communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including our partner school, Kings Cross Academy

Proven record of leading curriculum design and innovation that reflects the needs of deaf children

Experience of

leading/supporting and developing assessment systems and data tracking and analysis of pupils’ achievements

Experience of

working with, parents, the local authority, Deaf organisations and other agencies

Secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures

About Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
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Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
8 October 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
8 October 2026

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